PPG-12 Butyl Ether

PPG-12 Butyl Ether

AKA “Butyl Polypropylene Glycol”

Skin Conditioning

Ingredient Facts

Ppg-12 butyl ether

AKA: Butyl Polypropylene Glycol

Skin Conditioning · Hair Conditioning · EWG: 4

Synthetic

Skin Conditioner

Hair Care

Not Clean

Poly[oxy(methyl-1,2-ethanediyl)], .alpha.-butyl-.omega.-hydroxy- (12 mol PO average molar ratio)

CAS #

9003-13-8

Form

Liquid

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Functions

Hair Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Skin Conditioning

A catch-all term for ingredients that improve how skin looks and feels — softer, smoother, more supple. The workhorse behind most moisturizers.

Locks in moisture

Traditional Use

A synthetic conditioning agent and solvent developed in the late 20th century from propylene glycol and butyl ether. It was created to provide improved spreading, moisture retention, and texture enhancement in modern skincare and personal care products.